Modi launches 'Make in India' campaign

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing at the inauguration of the Make in India, in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched his pet "Make in India" campaign to put India prominently on the global manufacturing map and, in turn, facilitate the inflow of new technology and capital, while creating millions of jobs.

The Minister of State for Commerce & Industry (Independent Charge), Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a bouquet, at the inauguration of Make in India, in New Delhi. The ambitious scheme, which also puts in place the logistics and systems to address in a timely manner queries of potential investors, was unveiled along with a logo, a portal and brochures on 25 identified growth sectors before a Who's Who of the corporate world from India and abroad at the Vigyan Bhavan conference complex.

Mauritius investors listening to Narendra Modi speak about 'Make in India' campaign. He said he was saddened in the past to see scores of Indians leaving the country to seek opportunities elsewhere. People have lost faith in Indian manufacturing and themselves. "We do not want any industrialist being forced to leave India," he said. Laying out the red carpet before investors, the prime minister said: "After what we have done and what I hear from you, I don't think I need to assure you any further on 'Make in India'." He hoped industry across the globe would take his invite seriously.

Narendra Modi launches 'Make in India' campaign. The prime minister said for him the term FDI for the domestic industry did not expand to "foreign direct investment" but "First Develop India". "We have to create opportunities of employment. If the poor get jobs the purchasing power of families will increase," Modi said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi releasing the logo at the inauguration of the Make in India, in New Delhi. Pointing to campaign logo, he said: "This is the step of a Lion... Make in India."